Meet The Team
Senior Management
Sharon Gould
Chief Executive Officer
Sharon Gould has recently been appointed Chief Executive Officer after serving 18 years at House and Son Winton. Sharon has built an enthusiastic & experienced team which believes passionately in excellent customer service and listening to what the client wants. Having previously worked for a well-known agency for over 13 years in Winton, her experience in Estate Agency now spans locally over 30 years & her in-depth knowledge & professionalism are a valuable asset to the sales team.
Colin Wetherall BSc FRICS
Director - Chartered Surveyor
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Neil Wren
Director - Lettings
I am a local boy, born and raised in Bournemouth and educated at Millfield School in Somerset, where I enjoyed sports, especially rugby. I left school at 16 and joined a large, family owned, Estate Agency working in Bournemouth Town Centre as an office boy. I progressed through the ranks gaining experience in the lettings market along the way and joined House & Son in 2002, as a Partner in the Firm and with my main interest being to develop the lettings department. I am passionate about my job, especially working with the Team House & Son. When I’m not at work I enjoy being with my family and friends, eating out and in particular, exploring France.
Staff
Anna Burston
Residential Sales Secretary
Anna has been a Bournemouth resident since 2002. She thrives in her role as Residential Sales Secretary and has done since she started with House and Son in 2012. Born in Latvia Anna has lived and worked in and enjoyed many countries and cultures in her life, learning to speak three languages fluently. Since settling in Bournemouth Anna has developed a love of admin and customer care, developed in Hotel Management before working for House and Son. Outside work Anna likes travelling and spending time with her family and friends.
Annie Mackenzie MRICS
Chartered Surveyor, RICS Registered Valuer
Annie enjoys working in the Survey and Valuation Department where she utilises her experience as a specialist Leasehold Valuer, advising Freeholders, Leaseholders and Management Companies throughout the South West region.
Annie graduated from the University of West England with a First-Class Honours degree in Property Development & Planning. Since graduating Annie has gained a wealth of experience in property valuation matters and is a fully qualified Member of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors. Annie prides herself in giving clear, no-nonsense advice, and is always happy to speak with clients on the telephone.
Outside of work Annie enjoys an active lifestyle, spending time sailing, horse riding and walking her dog, Teddy.
Charlotte Herrmann
Lettings Administrator
Charlotte is a Bournemouth born girl, who has attended local schools and university within Bournemouth, with a BA honour in Fashion design and Technology. From once being a night club manager, she thrives in the busy and fast paced lettings department as the letting’s administrator. She continues to develop her knowledge and passion within the team by continuously learning new skills. Charlotte works closely on our Winton student portfolios, and building strong relationships with all our landlords and tenants. When not in work, she goes on adventures with her daughter.
Dawn Gravett
Valuation & Survey PA
Dawn joined House & Son in October 2015 and works as a Personal Assistant in our Survey & Valuations Department. Dawn previously worked as a Legal Secretary for many years, in various areas of the Law such as Residential & Commercial Conveyancing, Probate, Wills & Trusts and Litigation/Criminal which she found the most interesting. She took a slight career change in 2008, and worked as a Personal Assistant/Accounts Assistant/Bookeeping at a Development Company until she had her daughter in 2011.
Denise Birr
Assistant Letting Manager
Denise has been part of House & Son since 2007 and during that time has built strong professional and personal relationships with both landlords and tenants. She takes great pride in her organisation, attention to detail and extensive knowledge of the lettings industry, and currently holds the role of Assistant Lettings Manager in the Winton office.
Throughout her time with the company, Denise has played an important role in growing the business, particularly within the student market. She remains keen to learn and adapt to the ever-changing legislation that shapes the lettings sector, ensuring both landlords and tenants receive a knowledgeable and reliable service.
In her spare time, Denise enjoys spending time with her family, socialising with friends and attending theatre productions.
Throughout her time with the company, Denise has played an important role in growing the business, particularly within the student market. She remains keen to learn and adapt to the ever-changing legislation that shapes the lettings sector, ensuring both landlords and tenants receive a knowledgeable and reliable service.
In her spare time, Denise enjoys spending time with her family, socialising with friends and attending theatre productions.
Douglas Gates
Assistant Residential Sales Manager
Joining House & Son in 2014, Douglas developed experience with our Lettings department before transferring to Residential Sales. In 2021 Douglas was promoted to Senior Residential Sales Negotiator to reflect his continued development within the local property market. Motivated, hard-working, and with a strong emphasis on delivering customer satisfaction. Outside of work Douglas enjoys spending time with family and has a keen interest in history, politics and current affairs.
Helen Denby-Ashe
Property Manager
Helen has worked in the property industry for over 20 years. Starting her career in lettings and then progressed into the developing field of Property Management. Helen takes pride in providing quality service in an ever-changing profession, constantly thriving, adapting and using her abilities to meet and exceed our client’s needs. Helen is known as someone there to help, listen and advise working in line with the RICS code of practice.
Nick Baker
Lettings Negotiator
Born and raised in Bournemouth, Nick joined House & Son in July 2017 as a Lettings Administrator, working his way up to becoming the Lettings Negotiator, a role which he is thoroughly enjoying. Prior to this, Nick studied Business Management in Wales, worked for 6 years in the gambling industry, followed by a good number of years working in a number of varied housing-oriented roles. Nick enjoys his day-to-day dealings with tenants, landlords, and contractors alike, and the variety of the work involved.
He is quick to build relationships, and takes a real pride in being able to help out wherever possible, with whatever needs doing. Nick settled into his new role extremely well, and is a valued member of the House & Son team. Outside of work, Nick loves nothing more than playing his keyboard, watching and playing football, and doing weekly quizzes.
Sandi Stevens
Valuation & Survey PA
Having grown up, studied and worked in Bournemouth for most of her life, Sandi initially gained her secretarial and administrative experience across different sectors within the Bournemouth and Poole area. She then moved over to the Health and Social Care sector, where, she put her cheerful personality and experience to good work, rising to the new challenges that this involved.
Over recent years, Sandi has moved back over to more administrative and secretarial roles, joining House & Son’s Surveys Department in October 2022 where she is now enjoying the challenge of learning all that is House & Son. Outside of work, Sandi loves to travel, especially to France, loves enjoying good food with friends and hopes to make some time to try her hand at some drawing and art!
Simon Cruwys
Residential Sales Negotiator
Simon started in Estate Agency in the 1980’s successfully selling property in the Bournemouth and Poole areas. At the same time continued to achieve huge success as a competitive dancer travelling around the world. To this end a 30-year career as a dance teacher, lecturer, adjudicator and assessor unfolded. Having been fortunate enough to work in Europe, China, India, The Caribbean, Indonesia and South Africa it was time to hang up the shoes and return to his passion for residential sales.
Utmost importance is placed on integrity, sincerity and professionalism combined with a desire ‘just to help’ buyers and sellers alike. If you fancy a Quick-step on to the property ladder then he is on hand with all the moves
Simon Spofforth
Lettings Negotiator
Simon has lived in Bournemouth for over 12 years and has taken on the role of Lettings Administrator. He carries out a variety of administrative duties, from liaising with Landlords and contractors to facilitate maintenance, repairs and property improvements to listening to potential new tenants needs to find them their ideal home. Simon has previously worked in a variety of roles from recruitment and care industries to the cleaning industry. Outside of work Simon enjoys socialising, traveling, theatre and cinema.
Stephen Ridler
Branch Manager
Since 1988 Stephen has been an estate agent specialising in the local BH9/BH10 location and surrounding areas of Bournemouth. Stephen is an enthusiastic team member who joined House & Son in August 2010, bringing with him a wealth of local knowledge and experience, which in a career spanning over 30 years, is a key factor in ensuring customer service focus, exceeding clients’ expectations and enabling him to deliver a successful conclusion in your property sale or purchase. Stephen’s motto is “House & Son, where people and property meet.”
Steve Dugdale
Sales Manager
Steve has a wealth of property expertise, approaching 30 years of Residential Estate Agency experience in Bournemouth and the surrounding area. Steve has a genuine passion for property and is well known for his positive and friendly disposition, taking real pride in delivering a truly first-class experience to all clients.